The Piggott School
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Piggott School is an all-through school in Reading for ages 4 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Wokingham. It ranks 4th of 19 secondary schools in Reading. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2017, report published 9 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2023
Pupils rightly feel proud to attend The Piggott School. Pupils aged 4 to 18 learn very well here and go on to achieve exceptional outcomes by the end of the secondary phase. They are motivated to work hard because they know their teachers expect great things from them. There are equally high expectations of pupils' behaviour, which is exemplary. The range of opportunities at the school for pupils to develop their skills and talents is extensive. These are popular among pupils and include sporting teams and instrumental lessons, as well as clubs and trips linked to the curriculum. Pupils say that there is 'something for everyone'. Pupils benefit from taking part in leadership opportunities. For instance, they can sit on the school council or participate in advocacy groups, where they discuss topics that are important to them, including equality and diversity. Pupils feel empowered by these groups because they know that leaders listen carefully to what they say and take action as a result. Parents feel lucky to have such an excellent school in their local community. One parent commented that staff at the school are 'interested in the whole child, and their development, alongside their emotional well-being, and this creates a strong platform for academic success.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
213 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
223 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,945 pupils on roll, with places for 1,548
Schools near The Piggott School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiplake College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 31.5 |
| Waingels | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.8 |
| Dolphin School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Reading Blue Coat School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 17.7 |
| The Bulmershe School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Alexander (Secondary Headteacher) Claire Waite (Primary Headteacher)
- Phone
- 01189402357
- Address
- Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- URN
- 136891
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.